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Patent GB-189909165-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Theodolites or Range Finders.
Inventor: HERMANN JOHANN
Filed: 1899-05-02
Granted: 1899-09-16
Abstract: 9165. Hermann, J. May 2. Theodolites; rangefinders.-Fig. 2 shows the instrument with the parts dislocated prior to assembly. The whole apparatus can be swung freely round and raised or lowered in the split socket c of the tripod head b, and can be clamped when roughly adjusted by the screw c'. A slow angular movement can then be obtained by the screw e', the ball e<4> of which lies in a cup, (not shown), attached to the projection e<2> of the socket e, and also in the cup e<3> of that projection. The ballshaped nut e<6> is mounted to swivel in a bracket d<3>, d<5> attached to the central axis d. Over the socket e fits the socket f<1> carrying a table f with graduated bevelled edge, and on this rests the bearing-cup g with socket g<10>, a screw f<3> being provided for clamping the sockets f<1>, g<10> together. The cover g<11>, secured by screws, carries a spirit level. For direct observations, the cup g is secured to the platefby a projection upon it passing into a fork sliding in guides on the plate f and clamped by the points of adjusting-screws. But, when it is necessary to take an observation at right-angles to the direct line of sight, the screw f<3> is loosened, the fork is pushed back, and the cup g can then be swung round through a right-angle in either direction until its projection strikes a fixed stop on the plate f; the stop is formed by the point of a screw to allow for adjustment. The telescope m<4> is adjustably secured as shown to the socket m, which can be clamped by a screw m<2> to the double conical spindle k. Projecting index-fingers on the socket m and on the bearing-plate g<5> show on a scale cut in the cover g<11> when the adjustment is accurate. Fine adjustment in azimuth is made by the worm l engaging the worm-wheel k<2> on the spindle k. Fine adjustment in altitude is effected by a pinion on the spindle of the milled bead m<8> engaging a toothed sector m<7> secured to the clamping-band m<5> of the telescope m<4>.
Patent GB-189909329-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Apparatus for Spraying Liquid Fuel into Furnaces.
Inventor: SWAN HENRY FREDERICK
Filed: 1899-05-03
Granted: 1900-03-10
Abstract: 9329. Swan, H. F., [Swensson, J. D.]. May 3. Liquid - fuel fittings. - Relates to apparatus for spraying liquid fuel under pressure without the aid of steam, air, or other vapour, though, according to the Provisional Specification, a jet of steam may be used. The fuel is delivered by a steamjacketed pump into the cylindrical vessel or burner a through the branch b. In the head of this vessel is a cylinder d with perforated heads, beyond which is a chamber or nozzle e with curved walls so shaped as to produce a vortex motion of the liquid. The flow is regulated by a pointed rod f adjusted by a screwed rod m with a hand-wheel n, an indicating-scale m' and pointer p being provided. The rod f is pressed back by a spring g. In front of the discharge opening c<1> is a tongue or deflector k, shown separately to an enlarged scale in Figs. 3 and 4, which presents a sharp edge to the issuing jet of spray to break it up still further. A cap with openings h' for air and a discharge opening h<2> for the spray encloses the nozzle.
Patent GB-189911459-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Manufacture of Cigars.
Inventor: DRAPKIN MAX
Filed: 1899-06-01
Granted: 1899-12-09
Abstract: 11,459. Drapkin, M. June 1. Cigars are so prepared that they may either be smoked as a whole or may be divided into two or more parts, which may be smoked separately as small cigars or cigarettes. Fig. 2 shows a cigar prepared by covering the three small cigars a with a wrapping-leaf b.
Patent GB-189912083-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Support or Stand for Plant Pots and the like.
Inventor: SIMPSON WILLIAM
Filed: 1899-06-09
Granted: 1899-07-15
Abstract: 12,083. Simpson, W June 9. Flower stands.-A stand for supporting a flower pot consists of two rings A, B, connected by legs C. A trough D, supported about midway of the height of the legs, contains water to act as an insulator to prevent access of slugs, insects, &c. to the flower pot. Fig. 2 shows a modification, in which the ring A is supported by legs C<2> on the trough D, which is supported by separate legs C, C<1>.
Patent GB-189914875-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Lubricators.
Inventor: COLE ALBERT FREDERICK
Filed: 1899-07-19
Granted: 1899-09-23
Abstract: 14,875. Cole, A. F. July 19. Oil cups for motor cars, cycles, &c. The lid B' is pivoted on the staple B' connecting the arms of the part B which slides within the cup. The base of the part B is preferably a divided steel ring. The lid B' is lifted by means of projections b, or a projection formed by extending the staple B<2> above the lid. When the lid is in the raised position, as shown in Fig. 2, oil can be poured in. Fig. 6 shows a modified sliding part C with one arm to which the cover C' is hinged. The sliding part may be arranged outside the cup instead of within it.
Patent GB-189917040-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Steam Boiler Furnaces.
Inventor: MILTON JOHN
Filed: 1899-08-22
Granted: 1899-10-21
Abstract: 17,040. Milton, J. Aug. 22. Exhaust-draught furnaces; dampers. - The smoke-box of a locomotive or other boiler working under exhaust draught is fitted with an air-admission valve which opens automatically to check excessive draught and which may be connected with the fire-door in such a way as to counteract the effect of the blast during stoking operations. The automatic movement of the valve also forms a check on the setting of the engine valves, as it indicates irregularities in the force of the exhaust in the blast pipe. Fig. 1 shows a sectional elevation of the smoke-box, and Fig. 3 a part plan of the firebox showing the fire-door and its connections. The smoke-box door has a central opening covered by au inwardly-opening valve F, which is normally held closed by adjustable springs. In front of the opening is a fixed plate e, and behind it is a partition o, reaching to the centre of the valve and serving to deflect the entering air towards the chimney and to keep the valve free from ashes. The valve is connected by a system of rods and levers as shown with the fire-door a, the levers j and k being so arranged that, while the latter may operate the former to open the valve, the former can move freely when the valve opens automatically.
Patent GB-189917937-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Screw Threading Tools.
Inventor: DOCK HERMAN
Filed: 1899-09-05
Granted: 1899-12-23
Abstract: 17,937. Dock, H. Sept. 5. Tools.-A screw-cutting tool for a lathe consists of a circular toothed cutter z, with cutting-edges 14 of progressively-increasing radial length, the cutter being pivoted on a stock g so that a fresh cutting-edge may be used for each cut along the screw, in order that it may be cut with greater accuracy. The pivot h of the cutter is carried by a slide j, so that the cutter may be retracted by a lever i, pivoted on the slide and connected by a link n to an arm o on a rock shaft p passing through the stock. A dog g on the rock shaft locks the slide in the forward position, the heel 15 of the tooth in action resting on an adjustable stop 16 on the stock. During the back-stroke of the lever, a pawl 18 on the lever is disengaged from the face of one tooth and slips to the face of the next, the dog q is disengaged, and the slide is drawn back, the forward stroke rotating the cutter one tooth and again locking it. Two or more cutters may be used together, the cut being divided between them. For cutting V-threads, the tooth first in action cuts a thin chip of the full width between the top of the threads, the successive teeth gradually reaching the V-shape. The teeth are backed off in the usual way.
Patent GB-189921185-A (GB)
Title: Process for Preservation of Natural or Artificial Siliceous, Argillaceous, and Calcareous Substances.
Inventor: DUMAS MAURICE
Filed: 1899-10-24
Granted: 1899-11-25
Abstract: 21,185. Dumas, M. Oct. 24. Preservative compositions.-Hydrocarbons such as naphthalene, tars, pitches, and bitumens, solid at ordinary temperatures, are mixed with resin, and the mixture is melted and applied, either simply or by immersion with or without pressure, as a preservative for mortars, cements, caissons and piles made of cement, concrete, or limestone, artificial stone, soft rocks and stone-work, and fluvial or maritime constructions. This mixture is also used to render mortars &c. for reservoirs, cisterns, aqueducts, &c., and cement or clay pipes, proof against their contained liquids, and to increase the insulation of, and preserve, pipes for electric conductors &c.
Patent GB-189925521-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Machines for Punching or Cutting Sheet Metal and the like.
Filed: 1899-12-23
Granted: 1900-12-08
Abstract: 25,521. Lake, H. H., [Cousin & Alder]. Dec. 23. Punching.-A machine for punching or cutting sheet metal or the like of large size has the operating -mechanism and punch mounted on a bridge framing or suspended from overhead, the bolster being carried by a pedestal on the floor. A hanger 1 carries the main shaft 3 and driving-shaft 7. The punch-holder 17 is loosely connected to a block 53 operated by an eccentric 20, and containing a cylindrical block 60. A handlever 56, pivoted on the block 53, operates a key or filling-piece 55 to cause the holder to reciprocate w h e n the shaft rotates. When the key is withdrawn, the holder remains stationary, and can be raised by a handlever 59. The holder carries an interchangable punch 22, passing through an adjustable stripper carried by a ring 25 on the hanger. The bolster 52 is carried by a standard 35 with slides 37, 39 so that the bolster may be brought under the punch. The upper slide carries a cap 42 containing three rings 43, 47, 44, the ring 43 being fixed. The ring 47 can be rotated by a worm (not shown) and locked by a screw 50. The ring 44 is prevented from rotating by a feather 46. The contiguous faces of the rings have inclines 48, so that by rotating the middle ring the bolster may be held at different levels, allowing the punch and die to be changed. By suitably moving the plate, holes of various shapes may be punched or cut out.
Patent GB-190007416-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Lubricating Rings for Bearings.
Inventor: GUTEKUNST ROBERT
Filed: 1900-04-21
Granted: 1900-06-30
Abstract: 7416. Gutekunst, R. April 21. Lubricating bearings. Relates to a lubricating- ring formed in two parts for easy insertion or removal. The ends a, b of the parts A, B are cut away so that they fit together and the parts are connected by studs c engaging in recesses d.
Patent GB-190012431-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to the Extraction of Water or other Liquid from Mineral, Vegetal and Animal Substances.
Inventor: SCHWERIN GRAF BOTHO
Filed: 1900-07-10
Granted: 1901-05-25
Abstract: 12,431. Schmerin, G. B. July 10. Osmosis.-Water or other liquid may be extracted from wood pulp, starch pulp, ground peat, disintegrated fruits, clay sludge, potatoes or beet-root, disintegrated fish or flesh, crushed seeds, and other disintegrated vegetable, animal, and mineral substances by means of apparatus comprising two stationary concentric cylinders 1, 2, between which revolves a helix 3, rigidly attached by means of bolts 5 to two discs 6, 7, having sleeves 8, 9, loosely mounted on a shaft 4. The cylinders are insulated and connected to a source of electricity, the cylinder 1 being a positive and the cylinder 2 a negative electrode. The outer cylinder 1 may be formed of wire gauze or perforated sheet metal with an external covering of suitable filtering- material, such as canvas or cloth 2<a>. A feed-pipe is secured to a plate 18<a>, attached to the front end of the cylinder 2. As the material travels through the annular space between the cylinders, it is directed alternately towards the cylinder 1 and the cylinder 2 by plates 16, 16<a> suitably fitted to the helix. The rear end of the shaft 4 carries a screw blade 17, which forces the material through an aperture 12, covered by a disc 13, pressed forwards by means of an adjustable spring 14. The material finally passes through an aperture 15. In some cases the water or other liquid may be extracted from peat &c. by grinding the material so as to form a thick sludge, and compressing in a mould having a perforated base connected to one pole of a source of electricity while the material is connected to the opposite pole.
Patent GB-190012439-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Boot and Shoe Trees.
Inventor: FECHTIG LOUIS R
Filed: 1900-07-10
Granted: 1901-06-08
Abstract: 12,439. Fechtig, L. R., and Copeland, W. S. July 10. Trees.-Fig. 2 shows a sectional elevation, and Fig. 3 a sectional plan of a tree. It consists of two parts A and B, hinged to one another at their rear ends and pushed together by a spring. To them is pivoted, by means of a pin F, an instep block E. By rotating the screwed spindle J in the nut I, a wedge M is pushed forward between inclined faces on the parts A and B, which are thereby separated. By rotating the screwed sleeve K through the nut L, the block H<3> is rotated about the part I to raise the instep block E. Holes N in the toe receive the stems of corrugatedpieces 0, which prevent the tree from slipping. Or the corrugations may be made in the tree itself.
Patent GB-190013389-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Vents for Barrels or Bottles.
Inventor: ADAMS JOSEPH
Filed: 1900-10-30
Granted: 1901-02-23
Abstract: 13,389. Adams, J. Oct. 30. Bottles.-In venting bottles, a case or peg a is fitted, as shown in Fig. 2, for attachment to the bottle, and is provided with a valve b, on the spindle c, which is normally kept to its seating by a spring d. When the valve is pushed from its seating, by pressing on the head e of the rod c, gases or air escape through the aperture f of the casing. The spindle c may have a projection or stop g, which, passing through a slit h in the head of the casing, may be used to hold the valve open.
Patent GB-190014822-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Excavating Machines.
Inventor: TAYLOR WILLIAM
Filed: 1900-08-18
Granted: 1901-07-27
Abstract: 14,822. Taylor, W., and Hubbard, W. S., [trading as Taylor & Hubbard]. Aug. 18. Cranes.-Relates to the application of jib cranes for excavating. Figs. 1 and 2 show, in partial side elevations, the necessary additions to the jib crane A, from which the excavating bucket N' is suspended by the ordinary lifting-chain W. The bucket is connected by side frames N to pins on two levers M, rigidly secured to a shaft J mounted in bearings in the plates G fixed to the jib. A third lever K is rigidly secured to the shaft J intermediate to the levers M, and is connected, by a girder L, to the arm O<1> of a pivoted quadrant 0 which gears with a worm Q. The worm is operated from the crank-shaft of the engine through suitable gear wheels. The last bevel-wheel S gears with two bevel-wheels loosely mounted on the shaft T, so that either of them can be secured to the shaft by means of a double sliding friction cone. The bucket is raised by means of the rope W, and its position relatively to the ground to be excavated is controlled by operating the friction cone.
Patent GB-190100768-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Machines for Filling Match Boxes.
Inventor: CZERWENY FRANZ
Filed: 1901-01-11
Granted: 1901-05-11
Abstract: 768. Czerweny, F. Jan. 11. Measured quantities, delivering.-A machine for filling boxes with matches is provided with an endless-chain conveyer, every alternate link 17 of which is furnished with lugs 18 having bent ends and adapted to hold the trays or drawers 2 of the boxes upon the adjacent links 16. Small lateral lugs are also formed on the links 16, to act as guides for the drawers. The matches are discharged from the nerforated plates 6 of a travelling chain, or from other forms of carriers, into series of funnel-shaped compartments 1, beneath which is a reciprocating plate 4, actuated by means of a lever 9 and arm 11 carried by the shaft of a ratchet-wheel 10. The plate 4 is formed with perforations 5, the width of which corresponds to either the length or breadth of a match box, and, when the plate is moved towards the left, against the action of spring 15, the matches fall from compartments 1, through the perforations 5, into the drawers or trays. The ratchet-wheel 10 is driven by a pawl 14, carried by a lever 13, which is cscillated after every discharge of a row of matches from the plates 6, and the lever 9 is operated when eight rows of matches, or sufficient to fill the drawers, have been discharged into the compartments. The conveyer is driven intermittently by means of a pawl-and-ratchet mechanism fitted to the sprocket-wheel 21, and actuated by a cam. The trays or drawers are fed to the conveyer from a receptacle 29, in which a pile of drawers is supported by the lower end of a hinged link 34 ; this link is periodically moved, so as to release the lowest box of the pile, by means of a lever 32, which is oscillated by pins 30, on the wheel 21. A table receives the filled drawers and transfers them to an endless belt 37, whence they pass successively to a short platform 41, and rotary table 38. A plate 42 is hinged to the platform 41 and is connected by a curved arm 39 to a roller 40 bearing upon the table 38 ; this arrangement keeps the plate 42 at the same level as the table 38. In a modified form of conveyer, the links which are not used for carrying the drawers are bridged over or made solid, and provided with projections for holding the drawers in adjacent links ; in some cases, other links of this kind may be interposed between the links which are intended to carry trays or drawers.
Patent GB-190108596-A (GB)
Title: A New or Improved Refrigerating Vaginal Speculum.
Inventor: MOROZOVA DARIA
Filed: 1901-04-26
Granted: 1902-03-20
Abstract: 8596. Morozova, D. April 26. Specula ; cooling appliances. - R e - lates to a vaginal speculum constructed to produce a cooling effect by air circulation. A hollow ring A with openings Bon the inside is connected by a rigid tube D<2> and a flexible pipe E with an ejector or other means for inducing a air current, which passes up the vagina, as indicated by the arrows 1. The ring A is provided with two bars D. The bars D and tube D<2> may be connected to a supporting-ring C.
Patent GB-190115801-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Holders for Electric Incandescent Lamps.
Inventor: HUBBELL HARVEY
Filed: 1901-08-06
Granted: 1901-09-14
Abstract: 15,801. Hubbell, H. Aug. 6. Switches.-An incandescent lamp holder is provided with a rotary singlebreak switch, operated by a clutch 44 which can be oscillated by pulling a chain 26 in opposition to a returning-spring 22. The case consists of a cover 58, and a part 59 lined with insulating-material and provided with a flared opening for the chain; the cover overlaps the part 59, and they are connected by setting eyelets in the part 59, the projecting portions of which can be passed into holes in the cover by forcing them under open slots leading to the holes. Screws 64 inserted in the eyelets then further secure the cover. The case contains two non- conducting discs B, C, secured by screws to two metal bars D, which are provided with binding- screws for the supply wires. The lamp socket 57 is connected by one of the screws to one of these bars, and is further secured by insulating-washers and a central contact-bolt 39 ; this bolt is hollow and contains a strong spring holding up a central axle 19, with an angular head, in a corresponding recess in the upper insulator B. The switch is a metal disc, provided with a hub to rotate on the axle 19, with two contact-arms 20 to move over four inclined quadrants formed on the lower insulator C, and with notches formed to be engaged by tongues projecting from the adjacent clutch ; one of the inclines on the lower insulator C carries a contact-plate connected to the second metal bar D, to make contact with either arm 20 of the switch. The clutch is a metal disc turning on the axle 19 and attached by bent tongues to a non-conducting plate 42, which is connected with another plate 43 by tongues on a bent metal plate 44, forming a pulley to receive the chain, the end of which is attached by placing it in a notch in the out-turned end of the plate 44. The returning-spring 22 is attached to the clutch and the head of the axle 19 ; it is adjusted by passing a screwdriver through a hole in the upper insulator B into a slot in the head of the axle, and pressing this down against the lower spring, until the bead clears the angular recess in the upper insulator, and can be turned as desired. The chain may consist of pins 26 headed at both ends, and balls 28 made with openings to receive them, the metal of the balls being then closed on the pins so that the heads are inside.
Patent GB-190118512-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Apparatus for Regulating the Supply of Water and Liquid Fuel to Steam Generators.
Inventor: SERPOLLET LEON
Filed: 1901-09-16
Granted: 1902-06-05
Abstract: 18,512. Serpollet, L. Sept. 16. Feedwater, supplying and controlling.-Relates to improvements on the invention described in Specification No. 11,014, A.D. 1901, liquid fuel and water being supplied to a steam generator for a vehicle &c. by a donkey-engine 9 operating a water pump 2 and a petrol pump 1 communicating with reservoirs 6 and 5, the boiler 4, and the furnace 3. A stop valve 25, normally closed by a spring 31 opened by a pedal 30, controls the passage of steam through a pipe 27 to a motor and to a pipe 11 leading to the donkey-engine and having a stop valve 28 operated by a lever 29. In a modification, the petrol pump 1 is arranged beneath or at the side of the water pump 2, and its rod is adjustably connected to a lever operated by the water pumprod. A valve arrangement, such as is described in Specification No. 3353, A.D. 1900, may be placed on the steam pipe leading from the generator to the motor to enable the water to be returned to the hot well when the steam pressure exceeds a certain limit. When the donkey-engine is out of order, the petrol is fed by the air pressure in the reservoir 5, and the water is fed by a pump 23 operated by a handle 24.
Patent GB-190119920-A (GB)
Title: Improved Method of and Means or Apparatus for Producing Motive Power from the Combustion of Fuel.
Inventor: FULLAGAR HUGH FRANCIS
Filed: 1901-10-05
Granted: 1902-10-04
Abstract: 19,920. Fullagar, H. F. Oct. 5. Turbines.-Air is heated to a high temperature by burning fuel in it, and is admitted at a comparatively low pressure to a turbine and finally passes through a regenerator. Fig. 1 shows the apparatus adapted to use solid fuel in a furnace j. The air is supplied by a pump a heated in the regenerator c, which may, if desired, be of the tubular form and then passes through the furnace and turbine b. When gas is used, it also may be heated in a regenerator, and heat from other sources, as metallurgical furnaces, may be used for heating the motor fluid. Liquid fuel supplied by a sprayer may be used. The turbine wheel may be cooled by passing steam or air through it by the passages 2, 3, or the vanes may be made hollow and crescent-shaped in section, and a cooling fluid may be passed through them as shown in Fig. 14. The casing is lined with refractory material u.
Patent GB-190122607-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Means for Mounting Medals, Coins, Enamels, Tokens, or other similar Articles.
Inventor: CLARKE WILLIAM
Filed: 1901-11-09
Granted: 1902-08-21
Abstract: 22,607. Clarke, W. Nov. 9. Displaying.-Relates to frames or mounts for medals, coins, enamels, tokens, and the like, and also to locket, pendant, and other frames. A two part frame 12, 13 is preferably provided with sight openings on both sides, and the metal &c. 16 is retained at one side by a continuous or segmental ledge 15, and at the other side by bevelled yielding projections 17, which may be part of, or attached to, springs on a loose ring 14 or on the part 13.